Catacomb of S. Callisto

Name of structure: Catacomb of S. Callisto
Extended name of structure:
Type of structure: Catacomb
Country or main area: Italy
Region within country or main area: Lazio
City or area within region: Rome
Date of structure: 2C-5C
Century of structure 1: 2 AD
Century of structure 2: 5 AD
Specific place of mosaic: Crypt of Pope Eusebius: arch of sepulchre; lunettes; various rooms.
Brief descriptive contents of mosaic: Vase, fauna, winged children, Christ, Apostles/saints, cross.
Date of mosaic: Early 4C
Century of mosaic 1: 4 AD
Century of mosaic 2: 4 AD
Silver tessera at site: Unknown
Gold tessera at site: Unknown
Colour tessera at site: Yes
Were other materials found at site (i.e., glass cakes)? No
Has analysis been done? No
Samples taken from where? n/a
Excavation and restoration campaigns:
Bibliography of mainly technical resources:

Sear, F., B., Roman Wall and Vault Mosaics (Mitteilungen des Deutschen Archaeologischen Instituts. Roemische Abteiliung 23) (Heidelberg: F. H. Kerle Verlag, 1977).

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